Lucknow

pontesnm · Nov 27th, 2007, 22:47

I thought I would start a thread on visiting Lucknow. I went to Lucknow 30 years ago - same day visit from Kanpur - and plan to visit there in August 2008. It seems wonderful. Here is a link to some pictures of the city.

http://www.shunya.net/Pictures/North...ow/Lucknow.htm

India has a lot of wonderful tourist destinations that seem to attract a lot fewer tourists but are really wonderful. I would put Lucknow in among them.

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 27th, 2007, 22:56

its surely a wonderful city..more cosmopolitan than many Mega cities of the Country...!!

New-South-Welshman · Nov 28th, 2007, 00:00

I went to Lucknow in 2004 and had a very good time. Some of the best food I've had in India was in Lucknow. Did all the touristy things such as visiting Ambedker Park, etc. I will go back there someday, but not on my next trip to India.

the opoponax · Nov 28th, 2007, 00:25

Every time I start trying to make more space in my itinerary, my eye goes towards eliminating Lucknow. And then I hear Yet Another Story About How Under-rated Lucknow Is, and put it back in...

It better be good, guys. It better be good.

New-South-Welshman · Nov 28th, 2007, 00:41

There is a certain charm to this town (of more than a million) that there is no denying. Lucknow has some of the best sunsets I've seen. Sun setting in the west behind the river in the rusty orange sky. Beautiful. But hey! I don't speak for all when I say Lucknow is a town to visit. If you don't like it, don't blame me. If you do like it, you owe me 5 beers!

pontesnm · Nov 28th, 2007, 01:23

Well Lucknow is only 284 km west from Varanasi. There is a special Varanasi - Jammu Tawi Express that leaves Varanasi at 14:25 and gets to Lucknow at 18:10 (only 3 hrs 45 minutes) and has plenty of seats in both 3AC and SL for the next 6 days at least. The cost is only Rs 169 for SL.

I would include Lucknow in any visit I make to Varanasi.

indah · Nov 28th, 2007, 02:45

I'll be there in the middle of Dec. I've been trying to decide what I'm going to do for the two days I am there. Any suggestions?

yash786 · Nov 28th, 2007, 02:55

dont miss the tunde kababs if u r a non veggy..their kababs r the best in the country

Brisso · Nov 28th, 2007, 03:21

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Originally Posted by indah

I'll be there in the middle of Dec. I've been trying to decide what I'm going to do for the two days I am there. Any suggestions?

The old muslim quarter has some fascinating Mughal architecture. If you are not into that there are lots of yuppie bars and western style fast food chains ...

ChocolatNY · Nov 28th, 2007, 04:23

how is the internet connectivity in lucknow? they have broadband there?

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 28th, 2007, 10:37

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Originally Posted by ChocolatNY

how is the internet connectivity in lucknow? they have broadband there?

I am sure they do have..if not better then equal to any other city in India..!!

ChocolatNY · Nov 28th, 2007, 11:07

i'm so excited.. i'm thinking of going to lucknow too now.. thanks to IMers bringing up Lucknow threads!!

jyotirmoy · Nov 28th, 2007, 11:16

Lucknow and Hyderabad are two cities that do not figure so much on the itineraries but both are very interesting places.
I too recommend the Kababs of Tunde Miya in Lucknow. Lucknow is also famous for Chikan work. The Chikan kurtas, Sarees are really wonderful.

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 28th, 2007, 11:21

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Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

I too recommend the Kababs of Tunde Miya in Lucknow. Lucknow is also famous for Chikan work. The Chikan kurtas, Sarees are really wonderful.

I am a veggy, but still I accompanied my friends to Tunde Miyan..and it was an old world eatery...the only thing veg he had to offer was Onions..

The Chikan work is simply amazing, we shopped a lot, got few kurtas for my brother..they look awesome...and a salwar kameez for my mom...

Especially wonderful were the Bhool Bhulaiyas and Imambara...

Btw..all this things apart..but Lucknow is what it is for its culture, hospitality and grace..!!

ChocolatNY · Nov 28th, 2007, 11:25

OMG shashank you always come up with these new things..
what are bhool bhulaiyas and imambara?
and where do you get this tunde kebabs exactly?

Nov 27th, 2007, 22:47	#1
pontesnm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bardez/Mumbai/New Jersey (USA) Posts: 219	Lucknow I thought I would start a thread on visiting Lucknow. I went to Lucknow 30 years ago - same day visit from Kanpur - and plan to visit there in August 2008. It seems wonderful. Here is a link to some pictures of the city. http://www.shunya.net/Pictures/North...ow/Lucknow.htm India has a lot of wonderful tourist destinations that seem to attract a lot fewer tourists but are really wonderful. I would put Lucknow in among them.

Nov 27th, 2007, 22:56	#2
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,514	its surely a wonderful city..more cosmopolitan than many Mega cities of the Country...!! __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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Nov 28th, 2007, 00:25	#4
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	Every time I start trying to make more space in my itinerary, my eye goes towards eliminating Lucknow. And then I hear Yet Another Story About How Under-rated Lucknow Is, and put it back in... It better be good, guys. It better be good.

Nov 28th, 2007, 00:41	#5
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,376	There is a certain charm to this town (of more than a million) that there is no denying. Lucknow has some of the best sunsets I've seen. Sun setting in the west behind the river in the rusty orange sky. Beautiful. But hey! I don't speak for all when I say Lucknow is a town to visit. If you don't like it, don't blame me. If you do like it, you owe me 5 beers!

Nov 28th, 2007, 01:23	#6
pontesnm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bardez/Mumbai/New Jersey (USA) Posts: 219	Well Lucknow is only 284 km west from Varanasi. There is a special Varanasi - Jammu Tawi Express that leaves Varanasi at 14:25 and gets to Lucknow at 18:10 (only 3 hrs 45 minutes) and has plenty of seats in both 3AC and SL for the next 6 days at least. The cost is only Rs 169 for SL. I would include Lucknow in any visit I make to Varanasi.

Nov 28th, 2007, 02:45	#7
indah Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 23	I'll be there in the middle of Dec. I've been trying to decide what I'm going to do for the two days I am there. Any suggestions?

Nov 28th, 2007, 02:55	#8
yash786 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: pune Posts: 14	dont miss the tunde kababs if u r a non veggy..their kababs r the best in the country

Nov 28th, 2007, 11:07	#12
ChocolatNY Wandering Gypsy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 170	i'm so excited.. i'm thinking of going to lucknow too now.. thanks to IMers bringing up Lucknow threads!!

Nov 28th, 2007, 11:16	#13
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,621	Lucknow and Hyderabad are two cities that do not figure so much on the itineraries but both are very interesting places. I too recommend the Kababs of Tunde Miya in Lucknow. Lucknow is also famous for Chikan work. The Chikan kurtas, Sarees are really wonderful.

Nov 28th, 2007, 11:25	#15
ChocolatNY Wandering Gypsy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 170	OMG shashank you always come up with these new things.. what are bhool bhulaiyas and imambara? and where do you get this tunde kebabs exactly?

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